Overview

Executive Team

Matthew W.
Morris

Chief Executive Officer

Matt Morris serves as the chief executive officer of Stewart Information Services Corporation. As CEO, Morris focuses on enhancing growth and financial performance while preserving Stewart’s culture of integrity and service to customers.

With more than 34 years of legal experience, Killea began his Stewart career in 2000 as counsel in the claims and agency underwriting areas for Stewart Title Insurance Company, Stewart’s New York underwriter. Later, he served as chief claims counsel for Stewart Title Insurance Company and currently serves as its chairman.

John
Magness

Group President

Group President John Magness drives revenue growth, organizational expansion, strategic recruitment and acquisitions for Stewart, as well as provides strategic oversight to Stewart’s U.S. Direct Operations. John is well-respected in the industry, with deep knowledge and a strong track record from nearly 35 years in title insurance and real estate.

Ann
Manal

Chief Human Resources Officer

Ann Manal serves as Stewart's chief human resources officer. She is responsible for the people side of the business, focusing on attracting, retaining and engaging associates worldwide. Manal brings more than two decades of experience in consulting, leading and advising organizations, along with focus on organizational development, total rewards, change management and talent management.

Tara
Smith

Group President

Tara Smith serves as group president, responsible for Stewart’s agency operations. In this role, she oversees Stewart’s independent title agency network of Trusted Providers™, and all products and services offered to our agency network.

Steve M.
Lessack

Group President

Steve Lessack serves as group president, international operations and commercial services. In this role, he is responsible for all of Stewart’s foreign title operations and commercial services division. He is also responsible for Stewart’s international offices in Australia, the Caribbean, Canada, Europe and Latin America.